Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Effective Date: November 5, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "user") and Psychedelic Safety Institute ("we," "us," "our," or the "Organization") governing your access to and use of our website(s) https://www.psychedelicsafety.institute/, services, content, and features (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Capacity to Contract

You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and that you are not prohibited from using the Services under applicable law.

2.3 Account Registration

If you create an account, you must:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information

• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current

• Maintain the security of your account credentials

• Not share your account with others

• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Description of Services

Psychedelic Safety Institute provides information, research, tools, and resources related to psychedelic safety, research, policy, and ecosystem mapping. Our Services may include:

• Educational Content: Articles, guides, research publications, and informational resources

• Data Visualization Tools: Interactive maps, charts, and data exploration platforms

• Research Outputs: Survey findings, reports, and data analysis

• Networking Resources: Directory of organizations, projects, and programs

• Events and Programs: Webinars, workshops, and educational events (if applicable)

• Community Features: Forums, discussion boards, or comment sections (if applicable)

• Newsletter and Communications: Email updates and announcements

Our Services are for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide medical, legal, or professional advice.

4. Important Disclaimers

4.1 Not Medical Advice

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH OUR SERVICES IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS SUCH.

• We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

• Our content is for educational and harm reduction purposes only

• You should consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice

• Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information you read on our Services

• Psychedelic substances carry risks and may be illegal in your jurisdiction

4.2 Not Legal Advice

We do not provide legal advice. The legal status of psychedelic substances varies by jurisdiction. You are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws in your location.

4.3 Research and Educational Purpose

Our Services are designed for:

• Educational purposes

• Harm reduction

• Policy research and advocacy

• Professional networking and collaboration

We do not encourage, promote, or facilitate illegal activity.

4.4 Third-Party Content

We may present information about third-party organizations, research, products, or services. We do not endorse or make representations about the accuracy, reliability, or quality of third-party content.

4.5 Research Data

Research data and findings presented through our Services:

• Reflect information available at the time of publication

• May contain limitations, uncertainties, or biases

• Should not be considered definitive or comprehensive

• May be updated as new information becomes available

5. User Conduct and Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Prohibited Activities:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

• Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of others

• Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users or our staff

• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information

• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits others from using the Services

• Use the Services for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

• Collect or harvest personal information about other users

• Distribute spam, malware, viruses, or other harmful code

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Services

• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

• Frame or mirror any content without our express written permission

Content Standards: If you post or submit content, you agree it will:

• Be accurate and not misleading

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Not contain illegal, obscene, defamatory, or harmful material

• Not infringe upon third-party rights

• Not contain personal or confidential information about others without consent

• Not promote violence, illegal activities, or discrimination

5.2 User-Generated Content

If our Services allow you to post, upload, or submit content ("User Content"), you:

Retain Ownership: You retain ownership of your User Content

Grant License: You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the Services and our business operations

Represent and Warrant:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the User Content

• Your User Content does not violate these Terms or third-party rights

• You have obtained all necessary permissions and consents

Our Rights:

• We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, review, edit, or remove User Content

• We may remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable

• We may terminate accounts of users who repeatedly violate these Terms

5.3 Reporting Violations

If you become aware of content or conduct that violates these Terms, please report it to hello@psychedelicsafety.institute.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Services and their original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Psychedelic Safety Institute and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Protected Materials Include:

• Text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and illustrations

• Software, code, and applications

• Data compilations and databases

• Design, layout, and look-and-feel

• Trademarks, service marks, and trade names

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

This license does NOT permit you to:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works

• Distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense

• Reverse engineer or extract source code

• Use for commercial purposes without permission

• Remove proprietary notices

• Frame or use framing techniques to enclose content

6.3 Open Source and Creative Commons

Certain content may be licensed under open source or Creative Commons licenses. Those materials are governed by their respective licenses, which will be clearly indicated.

6.4 Trademarks

Psychedelic Safety Institute and our logos are trademarks of the Organization. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

6.5 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, please contact us at hello@psychedelicsafety.institute with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work

• Identification of the infringing material and its location

• Your contact information

• A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized

• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

• Your physical or electronic signature

7. Research Participation and Data Use

7.1 Research Purpose

Information collected through surveys, forms, or other interactions may be used for research purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.

7.2 Consent

By participating in research activities:

• You provide informed consent for your data to be used as described

• You understand data may be published in aggregated or de-identified form

• You may withdraw consent as described in our Privacy Policy (subject to limitations)

7.3 No Compensation

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, participation in research or use of our Services does not entitle you to compensation.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

8.1 Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content or practices.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• We are not liable for any damages related to third-party services

• Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies

• Links do not imply endorsement or affiliation

8.2 Third-Party Integrations

We may integrate with third-party services (e.g., analytics, payment processors, social media). Your use of these integrations is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free access

• Freedom from viruses or harmful components

• Results or outcomes from using the Services

9.2 Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate information, but we do not warrant that:

• Content is accurate, complete, current, or reliable

• The Services will meet your requirements

• Defects will be corrected

• The Services are free from errors or vulnerabilities

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PSYCHEDELIC SAFETY INSTITUTE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities

• Personal injury or property damage

• Reliance on content or information provided through the Services

• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content

• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or your data

• Interruption or cessation of transmission

• Bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted through the Services

• User Content or conduct of third parties

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9.4 Maximum Liability

IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, WE ARE FOUND LIABLE, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED:

• The amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, OR

• $100 (whichever is greater)

9.5 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9.6 Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge that the disclaimers and limitations in this section are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and Psychedelic Safety Institute and form the basis of the bargain. The Services would not be provided without these limitations.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Psychedelic Safety Institute and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Services

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any law or regulation

• Your violation of the rights of any third party

• Your User Content

• Your negligence or willful misconduct

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

11. Term and Termination

11.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services.

11.2 Termination by You

You may stop using the Services at any time. If you have an account, you may contact us at hello@psychedelicsafety.institute.

11.3 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you:

• Breach these Terms

• Engage in prohibited conduct

• Provide false or misleading information

• Violate applicable laws

• Engage in conduct harmful to us or other users

11.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services ceases immediately

• We may delete your account and data (subject to our retention obligations)

• Provisions intended to survive termination will continue in effect

11.5 Survival

The following sections survive termination: User Content licenses, Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and General Provisions.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at hello@psychedelicsafety.institute to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations for at least thirty (30) days.

12.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

For users outside of arbitration agreements: You agree that any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States of America, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

12.4 Arbitration (Optional - Include if desired)

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

Binding Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by American Arbitration Association under its rules.

Terms of Arbitration:

• Arbitration will be conducted in California

• The arbitrator's decision is final and binding

• You and we each pay our own arbitration costs

• Arbitration is on an individual basis (no class actions)

Exceptions: The following disputes are not subject to arbitration:

• Small claims court actions (if requirements are met)

• Injunctive or equitable relief to protect intellectual property rights

• Disputes that cannot lawfully be arbitrated

Opt-Out: You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to hello@psychedelicsafety.institute within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms.

Class Action Waiver: You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis. You waive the right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative action.

12.5 Waiver of Jury Trial

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND PSYCHEDELIC SAFETY INSTITUTE WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.

12.6 Time Limitation

You agree that any claim arising out of or related to the Services must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arose; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Psychedelic Safety Institute regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.2 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date

• Displaying a prominent notice on our Services

• Sending email notification (for registered users)

Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Services.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

13.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to reflect the parties' intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section is void.

13.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights.

13.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet/telecommunications failures.

13.8 Interpretation

• Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation

• "Including" means "including but not limited to"

• Singular includes plural and vice versa

• "Or" is not exclusive

13.9 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. If translated, the English version shall prevail in case of any inconsistency or dispute.

13.10 Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any government prohibited or restricted party list.

13.11 Government Users

If you are a U.S. government entity, the Services are "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation" as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations, and you have only those rights specified in these Terms.

13.12 Notices

Notices to You: We may provide notices to you by email (to your registered email address), by posting on our Services, or by other legally acceptable means.

Notices to Us: You may contact us at:

Psychedelic Safety Institute Attention: Legal Department Email: hello@psychedelicsafety.institute 

Notices to us must be sent in writing to be effective.

13.13 Relationship

These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and Psychedelic Safety Institute.

13.14 Electronic Communications

By using our Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices, agreements, disclosures, and other information. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

14. Accessibility

We strive to make our Services accessible to all users. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our Services, please contact us at hello@psychedelicsafety.institute and we will work to provide the information or functionality through an alternative method.

15. Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Services ("Feedback"), you grant us the right to use, modify, and incorporate the Feedback into our Services without compensation or attribution to you. You represent that you have the right to provide the Feedback and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

16. Special Terms for Specific Services

16.1 Event Registration (if applicable)

If you register for events, webinars, or programs:

• You agree to provide accurate registration information

• Cancellation and refund policies (if applicable) will be specified at registration

• We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events

• Recording and photography may occur; your participation constitutes consent

16.2 Newsletter and Communications (if applicable)

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• You consent to receive periodic emails

• You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link

• See our Privacy Policy for information about how we use your email address

16.3 Paid Services (if applicable)

If we offer paid services:

• Fees and payment terms will be clearly disclosed

• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated

• We may change fees with notice

• You are responsible for all taxes

• Payment processing is handled by third-party processors

16.4 API Access (if applicable)

If we provide API access:

• Separate API terms and rate limits may apply

• API keys must be kept confidential

• We may revoke API access at any time

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Psychedelic Safety Institute Email: hello@psychedelicsafety.insitute 

For Legal Inquiries: Email: hello@psychedelicsafety.insitute

For Privacy Questions: Email: hello@psychedelicsafety.insitute

Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

1. You have read and understood these Terms

2. You agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy

3. You meet the eligibility requirements

4. You understand that the Services are for informational purposes only

5. You will use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws

6. You understand the disclaimers and limitations of liability

7. You have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Services.

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Effective Date: November 5, 2025